Jacob Zuma

Heckling of President Ramaphosa triggers backlash in ruling ANC
South Africa’s president wants a second term and is seen as the party’s strongest candidate despite a farm scandal.
Published On 17 Dec 2022
South African court sends Zuma back to jail, says parole unlawful
Zuma was sentenced to 15 months for ignoring a court order to testify at an inquiry into corruption during his tenure.
Published On 21 Nov 2022
S African prosecutors arrest ex-Transnet officials in Zuma case
The officials are facing charges of fraud and breaching public finance regulations linked to a 2015 procurement scandal.
Published On 29 Aug 2022
South Africa applies for Guptas’ extradition over ‘state capture’
Guptas fled to Dubai in 2018 amid investigations into their role in siphoning state assets under Zuma’s administration.
Published On 25 Jul 2022

Mbeki says current president has failed to deliver on his promises to address poverty and curb government corruption.

The inquiry was set up in 2018 to examine allegations of high-level corruption during predecessor Jacob Zuma’s tenure.

The repeatedly postponed trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma has been pushed to May 17.

Governing party marks its 110th anniversary while engulfed in bitter factional rivalries and corruption allegations.

South Africa’s ex-leader will spend Christmas at home after court allows him to appeal the order to end his parole.

The country’s High Court ordered the former leader to return to prison to finish serving his 15-month prison term.

The largely unsung figure in the fight against apartheid had joined the struggle in his early teens.

Ex-President Jacob Zuma, who faces corruption charges over a $2.5bn arms deal in late 1990s, failed to appear in court.

Ex-President Jacob Zuma sought to have his jail sentence for contempt overturned, arguing it would endanger his health.

Jacob Zuma will complete remainder of 15-month prison sentence in system of community corrections.

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